4:29 PM, April 15, 2014

Detroit Free Press Education Writer

Copies of a biography of Judge Damon J. Keith will be placed in every Detroit public high school, all Detroit public libraries and various other libraries throughout the state thanks to businessman A. Alfred Taubman.

The book is entitled, “Crusader for Justice: Federal Judge Damon J. Keith.”

Taubman and Keith have a long-time friendship.

“I know how important young people are to Damon, and I can’t think of a better role model than Judge Keith,” said Taubman in a press release. “It’s my hope that reading about his life, the obstacles he broke through and the difference he has made in the lives of millions of people will inspire boys and girls across our state to believe in their own potential and do great things.”

Flint Public Library director Kay Schwartz said she is thankful for the book. “We are happy to add this book to our collection as it will help to increase and enhance the resources available to our patrons.,” she said in release.

Keith was appointed to the federal bench in 1967 and has served as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit since 1977. The book was written by Peter J. Hammer and Trevor W. Coleman.